MISSION & PURPOSE STATEMENTS

MISSION

The mission of the Comanche Nation College (CNC) is to provide educational opportunities in higher education combined with the traditions and customs of the Comanche Nation and other American Indian perspectives. Comanche Nation College provides lower division programs and educational opportunities in higher education that meet the needs of Comanche Nation citizens, all other tribal members, and the public.

The foundation for teaching, learning, research and all educational activities of the CNC is based on the concept and philosophy of a Comanche-Centered Education.  The College recognizes the strength in Comanche culture and language. Therefore, they are the basis and foundation for teaching and learning at Comanche Nation College.

This means that the programs of the college will integrate both traditional and non-traditional knowledge and have a culturally responsive connection to the American Indian communities and others. This also means that flexible policies for personnel need to be established to foster the philosophy, intent and purposes of the college as it strives to meet its vision, core values, and mission and purpose statements.

PURPOSE STATEMENTS

§   To provide a lower division program of higher education with an American Indian cultural base in traditional and non-traditional students in Southwestern Oklahoma.

§   To provide a general education that enables students to become informed responsible citizens.

§   To provide programs of education in arts and sciences leading to an Associate’s degree through campus-based and online distance learning.

§   To provide career and technical programs to enable students to seek employment in various job fields, with completion of such programs culminating in the awarding of the Associate in Applied Science degree or an appropriate certificate.

§   To provide transfer programs, which include liberal arts, sciences, and pre- and para-professional subjects, thus enabling students to pursue completion of baccalaureate or professional degrees at four-year Colleges and universities.

§   To provide developmental courses, services, and programs in remedial education for individuals who require such assistance to function effectively at the College level.

§   To provide guidance services and programs of student activities for the promotion of personal development and tribal cultural awareness.